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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,069.44, 55,292.37 and 22,159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,069.44, 55,292.37 and 22,159.98 is: 30,578.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,069.44 : 55,292.37 = 22,159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,069.44/55,292.37 = 22,159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,069.44x = 55,292.37 × 22,159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,069.44x = 1,225,277,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,277,813.35/40,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,578.86

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